Sale of Preston Gubbalds and Grinfhill Estates in Shrewsbury
Parcel portions of the Preston Gubbalds and Grinfhill estates near Shrewsbury are offered for sale in parcels. Names include John Wetter, Sarah Billington, Rowland Howell, Carmston, Kilvert, Edw Littlchale, and John Morris among others. The Advowson and associated manors, coppices, and tythes are listed with parcels and demesnes. the sale at the Talbot in Shrewsbury is scheduled for the next December Wednesday, with further particulars via Lincoln's Inn Fields, Knighthford, Oswestry, Merrington, and Merrington agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Gubbolds
Jones
John Gough
Merrington
Morris
John Morris
Clayton's Farm
Thomas Clayta
Kent's Farm
Gevil’s
Tho. Sevil
John Seers
Genin
Shrewsbury
Merriare
St. Mary’s Churchyard
Ravestreet
Jenkin
Preston
Clayton
Tildey
Preston Gubbalds
Grinfhill
Talbot
Mefira, Robinson and
Oddie
Lincoln’s-Inn-fields
London
Samuel Wright
Kniteford
Cheshire
Wa. Griffith
Oswestry
Sabbath Day Prohibition Issued by Doncaster Mayor
Town authorities vow legal action against any future Sabbath trespass by drivers of North country cattle and wagons. The notice commends opposition to long standing Sunday breaches, urging enforcement to curb open sale of provisions and public houses, arguing it serves public Decency over religion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doncaster
At&t
Crod
MAREDANT's Drops Promoted Despite Health Risks in 1777
A letter to Mr. Norton, surgeon in Golden Square, recounts a two year battle with a severe skin disease. After trying various faculties with little relief, the writer reports relief following MAREDANT's Drops, claims continued health, and warns against counterfeit bottles and false inscriptions. Also notes a lottery advertisement offering various chances with dated drawing in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maredant
William Breeze
Deacher
Duddem
Cheshire
Edmund Snelson
Nantwich
John Norton
Nogan
Golden Square
London
G Karty
Sieh
Fleet Ilseeg
Stockda A
Id Bailey
Ludgate-billy London
Mix of Notices and Obits From a 1777 London Page
A collection of mid 18th century notices includes personal anecdotes about a woman who ran a chop house, a man named Foote planning a life sketch, military and clerical appointments, marriages, and deaths. Notable items mention Captain George Edward Ayscough, Old William Douglas who died at 100, a hanging tradesman on Thames street, and the gang activities of a Paris trained conman Bouvet. Also listed are several marriages, deaths in various locales, and a state lottery promotion for November 1777 with tickets at sixpence, while high water times in London are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foote
George Edward Ayscough
Regiment of Foot Guards
Craig
Lanerk
Scotland
Otober
William Douglas
Providence
Garlith‘hill
Thames-street
Lewis Mercier
Bouvet
Aliae
Bettie
Paris
England
Liverpool
Dunkirk
France
Newgate
Old Bailey
Sir John Fielding
Mondroit
Geo. Lefroy
All Souls.college
Oxford
Compton
Godalmin
Surry
Chetteford
Essex
Thaursday
Ralph Knight
Newhouse
Frogley
Hounslow
Smith
Haberdather
Fenchurch-street
Bradbury
Mr. Bradbury
Richmond
Newfoundland
Joseph Barret
Wabbingly
Huntingdonshire
Haffey Apriece
Hunstingdonshire
Martin’s le Grand
Scholey Gren
Plaisterer
York
Thomas Bowes
Charles Laycock
Kensington
Anne Morice
Fister
Humphry Morice
Wellclofe Fquire
Abel Horne
Upholder
Bentinck Street
Marybone
Jeffery Morgan
Eig
West India
Camberwell
James Fannier
Alk Mercer
East Smithfield
Gloucester-treet
Queen-square
Rowland Fry
Long Acre
Mr. Bradley
Carpenter
Gould Square
John Norton
Virginia
James Vezey
Cooper
Hucks
Samuel G. Pool
Chelsea
Rochester
Elizabeth Penn
Peter Penn
That City
John Burr
Milford
America
Hammersmith
Nitbet
David Nitbet
St. Martin’s le Grand
Dover-street
Lettillier
State Lottery 1777 Commissioners Office Privy Garden Whitehall
The present Lottery numbers are registered at this Office for sixpence each. An authentic account of success will be sent to any part of the kingdom. For sixpence more, lists can be signed allowing daily examination until drawn. Tickets from former lotteries are also examined here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Saye
East Indies
M.belle Combie
Pondicherry
M. Lawe
Heyder Allt
al Dowla
Maratta
Calcutta
Alft Express
Cornbill
Varius
Pearce
J. B. Pearce
Lotreries
Ebyfield
Hawksworth
Craig’s Court
Charing« Cross
Commissioners Office
Privy Garden
Whitehall
Notice to tender for supplying British Plantation Rum
East-India House announces on October 24 1777 that on the 26th instant the Committee will receive sealed tenders for supplying the Company with British Plantation Rum. Tenders must state the lowest price and be left with Mr Coggan Clerk to the Committee before 12 noon. No tender after that hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East-India
United . Company of Merchants of
England
East Indies
Coggan
Adelphi Hotel Opens In London With Amuel And Elizabeth Bate
Adelphi Hotel in London announces new management by Amuel and Elizabeth Bate. The house, opened September 6, offers fitted furnishings of high quality for single gentlemen or families. They promise attentive service aimed at pleasing all guests and suggest a focus on comfort for business and pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Adelphi
Amuel
Elizabeth Bate
Adelphi Hotel
Doncaster Mayor Announces Sabbath Observation Ad
The London Evening Post prints a notice from Solomon Holmes, Esq. the mayor of Doncaster, introducing an advertisement published in the York Courants aimed at promoting better Sabbath observance across this part of the kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Evening Post
Sheffield
Doncaster
Solomon Holmes
York Courants
Repulse frigate misreported voyage and Parker squadron details
London reports clarify the Repulse did not partake in Fort Moultrie attack and was not in Sir Peter Parker’s squadron. Parker’s force included Bristol, Experiment, Active, Solebay, Sphinx, Acteon, Syren, Thunder, and an armed ship. Other items note Memel Bar vessels and Petersburgh news on Peter the Great statue pedestal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Peter Parker
Moultrie
New York
Jamaica
Zor
Fort Moultrie
Charles Town
Peter
Bristol
Experiment
Active
Solebay
Sphinx
Acteon
Syren
Elfinear
Kadd
Memel Bar
Petersburgh
Europe
Falconer
Mr. Foote
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Drury-Lanoe
Theatre Royae
Drury- Lane
Publius
Selma
Theatre Royal
Covent-Garden
Venice
Mr. Harrig
Miss Matthews
Leixlip
Grintith
Shrewiery
Salep
Mr. Norton
John Barnes Pearce
Pope
Cornhill
Cox’s Lovery
Si. Fe
Afeer